1...Nd5? 2.Nxd5 exd5 would be a strategical error, since the d5-square could no longer be used by the pieces.
Now that ...d6-d5 can no longer be arranged, it is difficult for Black to find an active plan.
Preparing the exchange of the main defender of the e4-square, the knight on c3.
From here the knight can join the battle for the e4-square via d6 or even g3.
4.a3 Bxc3 5.Bxc3 g6 6.Bb4 Ne4 7.Qf4 Nfg3! 8.Qe5 Qd7 9.Rxc8 Rxc8 10.Bxe4 Nxe4 11.Rf1 Qe6! 12.Qxe6 fxe6